Economy
UBS beats expectations for the first quarter; continues to reduce Russia exposure
UBS has beat expectations for the first quarter of 2022 and said it has further reduced its exposure to Russia. The Swiss bank on Tuesday reported net profit attributable to shareholders of $2.136 billion, above forecasts compiled by the bank of $1.79 billion. It marks a 17% rise from the $1.82 reported for the same period […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Twitter, AMD, Deere, Verizon and more
The Twitter logo is displayed on a smartphone screen on April 14, 2021. NurPhoto | NurPhoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Twitter — Shares of the social media company rose 4% on news that it may want to finalize a takeover deal with Tesla founder Elon Musk ahead […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street set to open lower after Friday’s sharp declines Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 30, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images U.S. stock […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Twitter, Coca-Cola, Warner Bros. Discovery and more
Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Coca-Cola — Shares of Coca-Cola rose about 1% after the company beat analysts’ expectations on the top and bottom lines in the recent quarter. The beverage giant reported adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share on revenues of $10.5 billion, while analysts expected 58 cents per share […]
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Macron has won France’s presidential election. But the far-right is upping its game
Addressing her supporters in Paris Sunday night, Le Pen conceded defeat but said: “We have nevertheless been victorious.” Thierry Chesnot | Getty Images News | Getty Images French President Emmanuel Macron may have just won a second term in office, but political analysts believe the continued rise of the far-right will cause him significant headaches […]
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Stock futures fall on Sunday as Wall Street braces for a busy earnings week
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, April 14, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures fell on Sunday night as investors looked ahead to a stacked week of earnings, including reports from major tech companies such as Amazon and Apple. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slid by 80 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq […]
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Fed’s Mester casts doubt on the need for ‘shock’ interest rate hikes ahead
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said Friday she’s in favor of raising interest rates quickly to bring down inflation, but not so quickly as to disrupt the economic recovery. That means a strong likelihood of backing a 50 basis point rate hike at the next Fed meeting and perhaps a few more after, but […]
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Wharton’s Siegel says Fed should hike rates by 75 basis points: ‘Take your medicine all at once’
“We really need to slow down this super hot economy and get a handle on this inflation,” Jeremy Siegel told CNBC on Friday. “I think the market wants it.” Source
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: HCA Healthcare, Kimberly-Clark, Gap and more
Pedestrians pass in front of a GAP store in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. American Express — Shares of the payment firm dipped 1.1% despite American Express topping earnings expectations for the first quarter. American Express reported a profit of $2.73 per share, versus […]
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Cuts to unemployment benefits didn’t spur jobs, says report
A “We’re Hiring” sign hangs on the front door of a toy store in Greenvale, New York, on Sept. 30, 2021. John Paraskevas/Newsday RM via Getty Images State cuts to pandemic unemployment benefits last summer had a small impact on hiring, suggesting enhanced funding for the unemployed didn’t play a big role in labor shortages, […]
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